JABAR EKSPRES – Premier League club Liverpool have officially announced new signing Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion for next season.
“We have reached an agreement for the transfer of Alexis Mac Allister from Brighton & Hove Albion on a long-term deal for an undisclosed fee,” wrote an official announcement from the club’s social media on Thursday.
Mac Allister was recruited by Liverpool after a fantastic season with his former club Brighton and with his country’s national team Argentina.
With Brighton, player 24 that year became a mainstay in midfield for two coaches who in one season coached The Seagulls, namely Graham Potter and Roberto De Zerbi.
Recorded 40 appearances in the Premier League and FA Cup, Mac Allister contributed 12 goals and three assists. His incision helped bring his former team based at the American Express Community Stadium to compete in Europe, namely the UEFA Europa League (UEL) next season after finishing in sixth place in the Premier League for the 2022/2023 season with 62 points.
As for his country, he led La Albiceleste to win the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. At that time, he made six appearances and scored one goal in the group stage against Poland and one assist in the final against France.
“It feels incredible. It’s a dream come true, it’s amazing to be here and I can’t wait to get started,” said Mac Allister.
Joining Jurgen Klopp’s fleet, Mac Allister admits that he wants to satisfy his ambition to win more trophies after winning the World Cup.
“Since winning the World Cup, I have said that I want to win more trophies and I think this club will help me to realise that. That’s the goal and when you’re at a big club like this, you have to do it, win trophies,” said Mac Allister.
